In addition to their web presence, Rhett & Link are also musicians and filmmakers, and have worked in network television as hosts. They own and operate a video production company, Rhett & Link, Inc.
Rhett & Link met in 1984 in Buies Creek, North Carolina at their elementary school. The two became best friends and began producing content for release in 2000.
Internetainment
Rhett & Link have developed an international following through their collection of over 500 web videos. Their music videos, non-scripted reality videos, and sketches have been seen over 100 million times. Rhett & Link have also created original video series for NBC Universal and TV Guide Broadband.
Since January 2011, Rhett & Link produced Good Mythical Morning, a daily talk show. Originally starting out as Good Morning Chia Lincoln, the show features Rhett and Link discussing various topics. The show runs for a couple months before taking short breaks, usually around a month, and then returning with the next season.
In April 2013, Rhett & Link began their weekly half-hour program The Mythical Show, which ran for twelve episodes. The future of the show is currently unknown.
TV
Their show Rhett & Link: Commercial Kings debuted on IFC on June 24, 2011. Based on their hit web series iLoveLocalCommercials, this non-fiction comedy series follows their travels to small towns across America where they develop and produce commercials for local businesses using local talent.
In 2010, Rhett & Link produced and starred in a national television commercial for McDonalds and Coca-Cola, T-Shirt War 2.
In 2009, Rhett & Link served as musical correspondents for the Science Channel’s Brink. They wrote songs and made music videos for three episodes. Songs included the Space Junk Song, Robot Girlfriend, and Hello (the S.E.T.I. Song).
In the fall of 2007, Rhett & Link hosted a prime-time TV show on the CW called Online Nation. The half-hour show featured popular web videos, introduced by Rhett & Link, Stevie Ryan and Joy Leslie.
Film
Rhett & Link have completed two award-winning films, including a short film, One Man’s Trash, and a feature-length documentary, Looking for Ms. Locklear. Both films have screened at festivals across the country. Visit the films page for more information.
Brand Integration
Rhett & Link have created custom videos and series (click each brand for examples) for McDonalds and Coke, Dentyne Gum, Taco Bell, Alka-Seltzer, Starburst, and Hummer, as well as integrating smaller brands such as AJJ Cornhole and iRESQ. The Alka-Seltzer Great American Road Trip, done in partnership with Proximity, won the AdWeek Buzz Award in the online category for best online campaign of 2008. Rhett & Link are actively seeking to partner with agencies and brands to create high-quality branded content. For more information, visit the services page.
Music
Music is an important part of nearly everything Rhett & Link produce. The duo has written close to 100 original comedy songs and independently released 5 albums.
Many of Rhett & Link’s songs have been the source for wildly popular web music videos, like the Facebook Song, the Unicorn Rap, and the American Idol Theme Song, just to name a few.
External Links
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Bbq Song
Rhett And Link Lyrics
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They like their smokey sauce
But over there in ol′ Memphis
A dry rubbed rib is boss
The folks in Georgia
They can't make up their mind
You can give it to them sweet or spicy
And you might think the South Carolinians
Are just a little bit off
Would you believe their barbecue's yellow
With a mustard sauce?
Pork shoulder is the cut of choice
In Missi-ssissi-ssissi-ssippi
And they pride themselves on barbecue
That's totally vinegary
And Lou′siana them Cajuns
They like to spice it up
They like to spice it up
This is our review
Of barbecue
In the Southern United States
And when my life is through
Bury me in barbecue
But make sure it′s vinegar based
'Cause you know that slows decay
And it′s the style from our home state
Of North Carolina!
(Solo!)
Mutton is big in West Kentucky
That's a fancy name for sheep
But in the rest of the state
Sliced pork butt
Is what they eat
Arkansas′s kinda like Georgia
A barbecue melting pot
And when you ain't looking them good ol′ boys'll
Make that barbecue hot
Alabama's got the strangest thing
I′ve seen in my barbecue days
′Cause their barbecue sauce is white
Made out of mayonnaise
And down in Texas
Where the longhorn steer roam free
They love to smoke them brisket
That's a big ol′ slab of beef
And down in Florida...
Is Florida a southern state?
Naw, it ain't
This is our review
Of barbecue
In the Southern United States
And when my life is through
Bury me in barbecue
People not from the South
Think barbecue means cookout
And that′s somthing their wrong about
Barbecue is not a verb
And barbecue is not a grill
Barbecue is meat prepared in a very special way
Which varies depending on where you go
That was our review
Of barbecue
The lyrics to Rhett and Link's BBQ Song extol the virtues of the different styles of barbecue across the southern United States, presenting an entertaining and informative review of the varieties that are available. The first few verses describe the different preferences for sauces and rubs in different areas, from the "smokey sauce" used in the mountains of Tennessee to the "mustard sauce" that provides a unique tang to South Carolinian barbecue. The song then goes on to describe the different cuts of meat that are favored in various states, with Louisiana's Cajuns preferring spicy dishes and Alabama standing out for their white sauce made with mayonnaise.
The key theme running throughout the lyrics is the importance of regional differences in barbecue, something that is highlighted by the reference to Florida - a state that is technically part of the South but doesn't follow the same barbecue traditions. At its heart, the song is a tribute to the skill of those who prepare barbecue across the southern states, and the strong sense of pride and ownership that people feel towards their own regional styles.
Line by Line Meaning
In the mountains of Tennessee
They like their smokey sauce
But over there in ol′ Memphis
A dry rubbed rib is boss
Tennesseans prefer barbecue sauce infused with smoke flavor, but in Memphis, dry rub seasoned ribs are more popular.
The folks in Georgia
They can't make up their mind
You can give it to them sweet or spicy
And they′ll say "That tastes alright"
People in Georgia are not particular about the taste of their barbecue sauce, and are fine with either sweet or spicy.
And you might think the South Carolinians
Are just a little bit off
Would you believe their barbecue's yellow
With a mustard sauce?
South Carolinians have a unique flavor of barbecue; it is yellow in color and made with mustard sauce.
Pork shoulder is the cut of choice
In Missi-ssissi-ssissi-ssippi
And they pride themselves on barbecue
That's totally vinegary
People in Mississippi prefer pork shoulder as their meat of choice and take pride in using vinegar-based sauce.
And Lou′siana them Cajuns
They like to spice it up
They like to spice it up
Cajuns in Louisiana add a lot of spice to their barbecue, creating a spicy flavor.
This is our review
Of barbecue
In the Southern United States
And when my life is through
Bury me in barbecue
But make sure it′s vinegar based
'Cause you know that slows decay
And it′s the style from our home state
Of North Carolina!
(Solo!)
This song is Rhett and Link's review and humorous portrayal of barbecue in Southern United States, and they prefer to be buried with vinegar-based barbecue sauce in the North Carolina style as it slows decay.
Mutton is big in West Kentucky
That's a fancy name for sheep
But in the rest of the state
Sliced pork butt
Is what they eat
In West Kentucky, mutton is a big part of their barbecue culture, which is a fancy name for sheep meat, but in the rest of the state, sliced pork butt is the popular meat of choice.
Arkansas′s kinda like Georgia
A barbecue melting pot
And when you ain't looking them good ol′ boys'll
Make that barbecue hot
Arkansas is like Georgia, where people like to experiment with different flavors of barbecue, and even add an extra level of heat to it.
Alabama's got the strangest thing
I′ve seen in my barbecue days
′Cause their barbecue sauce is white
Made out of mayonnaise
Alabama stands out as they have a unique barbecue sauce which is white in color, and made using mayonnaise.
And down in Texas
Where the longhorn steer roam free
They love to smoke them brisket
That's a big ol′ slab of beef
Texans love smoking brisket, which is a big slab of beef from longhorn steers that roam free in the state.
And down in Florida...
Is Florida a southern state?
Naw, it ain't
Florida is not technically a Southern state, so it is excluded from this review of Southern United States' barbecue.
This is our review
Of barbecue
In the Southern United States
And when my life is through
Bury me in barbecue
People not from the South
Think barbecue means cookout
And that′s somthing their wrong about
This song is once again Rhett and Link's review of barbecue in Southern United States, and they want to emphasize that barbecue means a special way of meat preparation, unlike non-Southerners who assume barbecue is just a cookout.
Barbecue is not a verb
And barbecue is not a grill
Barbecue is meat prepared in a very special way
Which varies depending on where you go
Barbecue is not a verb that means to grill or cook meat, and it is not just a grill; in essence, barbecue is meat prepared in a special way and varies depending on the region.
That was our review
Of barbecue
Rhett and Link sign off, having completed their review of barbecue in the Southern United States.
Contributed by Kylie B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.